Helen Fisher was born May 1935 in Prince Albert. Her parents, Helen and J.E. (Jay) Marquis, farmed in the Wild Rose district northwest of Prince Albert. Helen attended school at the Wild Rose school. Her favourite memories of childhood were riding her horse to school and helping Jay with chores around the farm. One of those chores was going with Jay on the wagon to the Shell River to get ice in the winter, or to go swimming in the summer. Helen got her love for reading and books from her mother, who was a published author of “The Longest Day of The Year”. Gramma passed that love of reading on to her children. In her teenage years, she attended the Rivier Academy and PACI in Prince Albert for high school.

Her first of many career choices was in the telephone office in Prince Albert as an operator. In 1954, she married Louis “Bud” Fisher and moved with him to the Little Red Reserve, where Bud farmed with his family members.

Life was not easy in that area. Bud was away most of the winters, working in the bush to support the growing family. First came a son, Louis “Tikki”, followed by two daughters, Jessica and Michelle, a son Roland who died at birth, and the youngest son, Shawn.

Helen and Bud farmed on the reserve until the early 70’s, when they moved the family to the Alingly district, and continued farming there until the 90’s. Then, it was time for Gramma to embark on her next adventure.

Gramma took a job at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert on the cleaning staff. She later joked when she was a patient in that hospital, “I remember cleaning these walls”. While she was working at the hospital, she and Michelle decided to enter the nursing school in Saskatoon. Over the next 2 years, the two of them commuted back and forth before they achieved their nursing diplomas.

Soon Helen was working at the Victoria Hospital mental health unit. She said that this was the favourite job she ever had. She loved working with the residents.

Career changes kept happening. Gramma got a social work degree, and went to work for the sexual health clinic, tracing patients.

Gramma entered retirement in her 70’s. Not one to sit around, she volunteered at the Mont St Joseph Care Home, where Bud had been moved to in his later years.

Gramma passed on Oct 26, 2026 after a short illness. She leaves a legacy of 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 25great grandchildren. She is survived by her son Tikki (Darlene) of Okotoks; their children and grandchildren Dustin (Gilliane); Keaton, Terrex, Kason, Jayla, Jaxon and Jonah; Shawna (Jamie); Aaden and Graysen; daughter Jessica (Gary) of Spruce Home; their children and grandchildren Jennifer (Real); Elizabeth, Sara and Lena; Nicole (Roy); Lisa, Shannon and Carson; Jay (Christie); Joey and Owen; daughter Michelle (David) of Prince Albert; their children and grandchildren Heather (Brad); Blaine, Dylan and Taylor; Adam (Ashley); Avery, Annika and Ashton; Ryan (Astre); Aubree, Annabelle and Bailee; Shawn (Zelda) of Dalmeny; their children Lucas (Lyss) and Matthew. On our pizza Christmas parties at her condo, the joke was to wave a hand at the chaos and tell her this was all her fault.

Goodbye gramma. May the rabbits lead you on your next adventure.

A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Rose Garden Hospice would be appreciated.  Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lorne Adams Funeral Director, Prince Albert, SK 306-763-3322.

• Date : 2026-10-26
• Location : Prince Albert, SK